Jason Tyner
Jason Tyner | |
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Outfielder | |
Born: Bedford, Texas, U.S. | April 23, 1977|
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
MLB debut | |
June 5, 2000, for the New York Mets | |
Last MLB appearance | |
May 12, 2008, for the Cleveland Indians | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .275 |
Home runs | 1 |
Runs batted in | 94 |
Teams | |
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Jason Renyt Tyner (born April 23, 1977) is a former
College and high school
Tyner attended
New York Mets
After three years at Texas A&M, Tyner was the
Tampa Bay Devil Rays
On July 28, 2000 Tyner's stint in New York ended quickly though, as he was dealt to the
In 2001, he established himself as a good baserunner, collecting a then club record and personal career best 31 stolen bases. His bat, however, was not nearly as quick as his feet. He hit .280 with 111 hits, only 13 of which went for extra bases. These numbers along with 105 games, 396 at-bats, and 21 RBI are all career highs.
In a crowded Tampa Bay outfield, his lack of power and plate discipline cost him playing time in 2002 and cost him a job in the majors for 2003. He was the final out of Derek Lowe's no-hitter on April 27, 2002.
Tyner was noted for a failed promotional giveaway by the Devil Rays. The ballclub had arranged to honor him by presenting his bobblehead to the first 10,000 fans attending a game versus the Oakland Athletics at Tropicana Field on June 2, 2002. The bobbleheads were never distributed because he had been demoted to the Durham Bulls five days prior on May 28. After sitting in storage for a while, they were given to the Pinellas County Education Foundation, who distributed them students in their business and commerce program.[1]
Texas Rangers
On December 8, 2003, he was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers. The Rangers released him in April 2004.
Atlanta Braves
Tyner signed with the Atlanta Braves as a free agent. The Braves released him in July 2004.
Cleveland Indians
Tyner again found a home, this time with the
Minnesota Twins
He resurfaced with the Minnesota Twins in late 2004. After a solid 2005 season with the Twins' Triple-A affiliate, the Rochester Red Wings, Tyner made it back to the big leagues as a September call-up collecting 18 hits in 56 at-bats. He signed another minor league deal with Minnesota on October 14. Tyner returned to the Twins during the summer of 2006, as a replacement for injured All-Star center fielder Torii Hunter. His scrappy play, swift speed, and small ball mentality fit well with much of the Twins' mantra.
Nicknamed
Cleveland Indians Again
On February 21,
Chicago White Sox
Tyner signed with the Chicago White Sox. He became a free agent at the end of the 2008 season
Houston Astros
Tyner signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros in January 2009. He was released during spring training.
Milwaukee Brewers
Tyner signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers in March 2009.
Detroit Tigers
On April 22, 2009 Tyner was traded to the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers released Tyner on June 17, 2009.
The home run drought
Prior to 2004, Tyner had a severe home run drought until he hit one in a minor league game in Richmond in 2004.
Tyner finally hit his first (and only) major league home run against the Cleveland Indians on July 28, 2007, against Jake Westbrook. This home run came after 1,220 major league at bats in 390 career games and traveled 352 feet. At the time, Tyner had the longest home run drought in the major leagues. When he hit the home run, ex-teammate Luis Castillo took over the major league lead for a home run drought, not having hit one in 612 at-bats.[2]
Of MLB players who made their debut in 2000 or later, Tyner has the most at bats with exactly 1 career home run.[3]
Personal life
Tyner is married to his high school sweetheart, Annie. The couple have three daughters; Payton, Presley and Parker. They also have a son, Reid.[4]
He awards $1,500 scholarships to southeast Texas scholar-athletes under the Juliet Tyner Memorial Scholarship Foundation. The foundation was created in honor of his mother, who died from breast cancer in 1998.
Along with former Pittsburgh Pirates minor leaguer Morgan Walker, Tyner operates the Southeast Texas Baseball Academy, which runs baseball programs for 8–12-year-olds.
References
- ISBN 9780345517739.
- ^ "Recap: Twins 3, Cleveland 2." Archived 2007-10-16 at the Wayback Machine Star Tribune. 29 July 2007. Retrieved on 3 April 2009.
- ^ [1]"Baseball Reference". Retrieved on 16 May 2020.
- ^ "Jason Tyner: Biography and Career Highlights."[permanent dead link] Major League Baseball. Retrieved on 3 April 2009.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs